# Dumbbell Workouts vs Scrolln

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dumbbell Workouts at free with in-app purchases against Scrolln's subscription. Dumbbell Workouts also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Scrolln's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dumbbell Workouts sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scrolln sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrolln holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumbbell Workouts has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dumbbell Workouts ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrolln every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dumbbell Workouts | Scrolln |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbbell-workouts-fitkeeper/id1209637489/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolln/id6770512737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 305 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FitKeeperApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177393397) | [Robert Warnock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606482482) |

## What reviewers say

### Dumbbell Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbbell-workouts-fitkeeper/id1209637489)

This app helps users achieve fitness goals like gaining muscle and losing fat through structured workouts. It offers video exercises, training plans, progress tracking, and a workout log to make training more effective and challenging.

**Highlights:** Video exercise library, Full-body training plans, Personal best tracking, Workout streak builder, Digital training log, Detailed progress charts, Custom routine creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO User (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO user | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro User | $12.99 | per month |
| PRO User 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro User | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO user 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro User | $59.99 | per year |
| PRO User 1 year | $59.99 | per year |
| Man Beginner I - Gain muscle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Woman Beginner I - Gain muscle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Man Beginner I - Burn fat | $11.99 | one-time |
| Woman Beginner I - Burn fat | $11.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate - Build muscle 4D | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - PRO | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed workout guidance
- 🚀 Helps track progress
- 💪 Effective for building muscle
- 🔍 Useful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server issues and login problems
- 💰 Misleading pricing and subscription issues
- 🔍 Confusing user interface after updates
- 🔒 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or create account
- Subscription and payment problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to move past beginner workouts
- More advanced workout programs
- Better data syncing and backup


### Scrolln

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrolln/id6770512737)

This app helps you break the habit of excessive scrolling by providing gentle reminders and guided breathing exercises. It encourages swapping mindless scrolling for healthier activities and tracks the time you save.

**Highlights:** Break doom-scrolling habit, Gentle pause reminders, 30-second breathing reset, Swap scroll for better habits, Track saved time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scrolln Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Scrolln Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dumbbell Workouts free?

Dumbbell Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scrolln free?

Scrolln is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dumbbell Workouts or Scrolln?

Scrolln is rated higher. Dumbbell Workouts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Scrolln averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dumbbell Workouts or Scrolln have ads?

Neither Dumbbell Workouts nor Scrolln shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dumbbell Workouts or Scrolln?

Dumbbell Workouts ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrolln every 4 days. Most recently, Dumbbell Workouts was updated on October 18, 2026 and Scrolln on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
